Thursday, 28 November 2013

Nonylphenol is a viscous liquid, soluble in oil and organic solvents and insoluble in water. Nonylphenol is used mainly for the production of non-ionic surfactants. It is also used in production of phenolic resins and epoxy. It is used as a supplement for greases, for production of agro-chemicals and in the tyre industry. Nonylphenols are used in industrial and domestic cleaning chemicals, textile and leather processing, cosmetics, paints, metal cutting, pulp and paper industry, agricultural products and in the plastics industry.

Nonylphenol salts of Barium as well as calcium have application as heat stabilizers in plastic. Nonylphenol phosphate esters are used to retard flame. Nonylphenol is raw material for Nonlyphenol ethoxylate which is used in Surfactants. United States, Europe, China and Japan are among the largest manufacturers of Nonylphenol. European countries have decreased their production due to NP being hazardous substance.

China is expected to drive the growth of Nonylphenol market in the near future on account of the growing population and acceptance by various industries like textiles and leather, polymers and metals. There is decreasing trend of demand in Europe due to its involvement in list A priority hazardous substance by REACH. In addition to this growing innovation in Nonylphenols, production is expected to open new opportunities for the market.

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Wednesday, 27 November 2013

Propionic acid is a three-carbon carboxylic acid manufactured by the hydrocarboxylation of ethylene with the inclusion of a nickel carbonyl catalyst. It prevents the growth of some bacteria and mold due to which it is widely used as preservatives for food for human consumption and animal feed. In addition, it is used to make specialized propionates such as acetate propionate used as thermoplastics. Other applications of propionic acid and derivatives include solvents, and herbicides. Derivatives of propionic acid such as ibuprofen and fenoprofen are widely used in the pharmaceutical industry.

The global industry for propionic acid & derivatives has grown considerably during the past few years and is expected to continue the same trend in the forecast period owing to the growing demand for food preservations, grain preservations and feed preservations. Europe was the largest market of propionic acid & derivatives mostly driven by the ban imposed on the antibiotics in pharmaceutical applications. In addition, the demand for propionic acid & derivatives in the European region is expected to remain strong with the huge demand in the grain and feed preservatives segment. Europe was followed by North America and Asia Pacific with U.S. being the largest single market for propionic acid & derivatives across the globe.

Factors such as growing demand for safe grain and feed preservations are expected to fuel the future growth for the propionic acid and derivatives market. In addition, changing lifestyle has also led to rising demand to augment the shelf life of food products thereby increasing the food preservatives demand, including propionates. However, rising health concerns due to exposure of propionic acid and derivatives causing irritation to skin and eyes has led to continuous monitoring by various health organizations. Niacet Corporation, Eastman Chemical, Perstorp, The Dow Chemical Company, and BASF SE are some of the major players dominating the propionic acid and derivatives industry.

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Monday, 25 November 2013

Physical
Vapor Deposition (PVD) is a process which is performed in high vacuum
at a very high temperature that is around 200 to 500 degree Celsius.
PVD is commonly used for coating processes and also to enhance the
properties of components and materials in order to improve their
performance and behavior. Nano technologies and material science are
some of the new technologies that are important for thin film
coatings. PVD techniques are widely used in electronics, computer
industry, tools and dies.

Materials used for
coating purposes are titanium, aluminum and chromium. The materials
are either bombarded with ions or evaporated by high heat. The whole
deposition process includes various steps such as arc evaporation,
ion plating, sputtering and enhanced sputtering.

One of the growth
drivers for PVD technology is the growing demand for longer life
products by consumers for which a thin metallic layer is coated on
products thus increasing their lifespan. A challenge for this market
is to manage quality in the process of coating. PVD coatings are
widely accepted as they are environment friendly and do not involve
harmful chemicals.

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Thursday, 21 November 2013

Cement is a key
building material which is used as a binder. Clay and limestone are key raw
materials used in the manufacture of cement. Cement can also be used in mixture
as a concrete and mortar. Mortar is formed by mixing cement with sand whereas
concrete is formed by mixing cement, sand, and fine aggregate and coarse
aggregate. Mortar is used to bind blocks, stone and bricks into walls. Concrete
is used in varied constructional purposes. One of the major drivers for cement
market is steady and consistent growth in construction industry. Strong growth
prospects of construction industry in emerging economies like China, India and
Brazil is expected to trigger the demand for cement. Various health hazards
associated with cement dust which causes lung diseases is expected to arrest
the growth of this industry. Moreover, cement manufacturing is very energy
intensive process which releases large volume of carbon dioxide in air causing
air pollution. Various new methodologies are used to make advancements in cement
market like mixing optical fibres with cement creates see-through concrete.

Asia pacific is
the largest consumer of cement market followed by North America and Europe.
Based on types of cement, white cement is largely used to increase the visual
appearance of construction. Portland cement is used in commercial, residential,
industrial, and public infrastructure. Mortar is used in brick works, and road
surfaces. Blended cements are heavily used in ready-mix concretes. Some of the
major players operating in the global cement market include LaFarge, Holcim
Ltd, Cemex, Siam Cements, Cimpor, Sinoma Cement Co. Ltd., Aditya Birla Nuvo
Ltd., and CR Cement.

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Monday, 18 November 2013

Surfactants is a term derived by combining the term “surface active agents”. Surfactants are anphipatic molecules that help lowering the surface tension of liquid. Surfactants usually act as wetting agents, detergents, emulsifiers or as foaming agents. Detergency, substantivity and conditioning are important properties of surfactants owing to which surfactants are widely used in different industries. The major applications of surfactants are in textile, oilfield chemicals, cleaning, personal care, elastomers, food, plastics, crop protection, pharmaceuticals, soap and detergents. Other verticals where surfactants are used include pulp, paper, paints and coatings industries.

Two major types of surfactants are bio-based surfactants and synthetic based surfactants. One of the major drivers for bio-based surfactants are increased awareness among consumers towards eco friendly products. Moreover, low cost of synthetic surfactants and easy availability is expected to trigger demand for surfactants. However, consistently fluctuating prices of key feedstock materials is a major concern for the manufacturers and is expected to limit the growth of surfactants. High cost of bio-based surfactant is also one of the factors expected to restrict the market growth of surfactant. The development and commercialization of cost effective bio-based surfactant is expected to open new growth window for the surfactant manufacturers. Apart from that expansion of application base of surfactants is also expected to provide new growth opportunities for the industry participants.

Europe is the largest consumer of surfactants followed by North America, and Asia Pacific. Based on its type, surfactants can be classified as anionic surfactants and nonionic surfactants. Anionic surfactants are heavily consumed across the globe. Nonionic surfactants are mainly used in combination with alcohol and fatty acids.

Some of the market players in this industry are The Dow Chemical Company, BASF SE, AkzoNobel N.V., Henkel, Stepan Company, and P&G Chemicals.

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